Delta Q4 Sales Jump 14.7%, Soffe Up 1.4%
Delta Apparel, Inc. reported net sales for the fourth quarter ended June 28, 2008 increased 14.7% to $105.3 million. Both the activewear and retail-ready segments had record sales driven by sales growth in all business units. Gross margins increased 330 b
True Temper Reports Record Sales in Q2
True Temper Sports, Inc. reported net sales increased 14.2% to $37.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2008, compared to $33.0 million reported during the year-ago period. Second quarter net sales, which were driven by strong demand from the steel
NexCen’s D’Loren Out as CEO; CFO Tapped as Replacement
NexCen Brands, Inc. reported that Robert W. D’Loren has resigned as CEO and as a member of the company’s Board of Directors. Kenneth J. Hall, currently executive vice president, CFO and treasurer, has been appointed CEO…
Rack Vendors Focus on Ease of Use at ORSM
Finally, rack manufacturers are improving their product lines to make it easier for outdoor enthusiasts to carry the gear they need to their destinations. The product innovations and improvements address specialty retailer’s frustrations with exploding SK
New Legislation Focuses on Consumer Safety, Bans Phthalates
President Bush has approved the “Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.” This bill — which was signed on Thursday, August 14 — will clear the way for improved product safety. Included in the new measure are bans on certain harmful chemicals i
Icebreaker Introduces Garment Traceability
Merino outdoor clothing manufacturer Icebreaker is introducing Baacode, a traceability system that will enable customers to follow their garments through every step of the production process…
Nissan Signs on as Major Sponsor of EUROBIKE
Japanese carmaker Nissan has signed on as a sponsor and partner of Eurobike, the international bicycle show than runs Sept. 4-7 in Friedrichschafen. It will be the company’s first involvement in the show. Nissan will debut its new crossover models as shut
Lafuma and Millet USA Sales up 33% Through July
Lafuma & Millet USA of Broomfield, CO said its outdoor sales are up 33% year-to-date through July 31, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. The Lafuma brand has experienced a 37% increase in sales with strong growth in all product categories. The Lafu
Sport Footwear Sees Slim Growth, Skate Still Strong On SSI
Sport Footwear saw only slim growth for the retail second quarter ending the first week of August, but the story was really as much about the year-ago quarter as anything that happened this year. Last year’s quarter saw copious amounts of liquidation sale
Gramicci Signs New Distributor
Gramicci is expanding distribution of its outdoor lifestyle apparel brand with the signing of Canadian distributor, Recreation Outfitters Inc. (ROI)…
Easton-Bell Sees Q2 Growth in Both Divisions
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. saw sales for the second quarter increase in both its Team Sports and Action Sports divisions with divisional operating income increasing for both divisions as well, though at a slightly slower rate. The company saw a major boost
Shoe Carnival Partners with Soles4Souls
Soles4Souls has partnered with Shoe Carnival to launch a fundraising and national shoe trade-in program at all 300 Shoe Carnival store locations. The programs will begin on Wednesday, September 3 and will end on Wednesday, September 24…
Fox Factory Operating Income Up 88% in Q2
Operating income at Fox Factory reached $3.2 million on net sales of $34.4 million for the second quarter, up 88% from $1.7 million on net sales of $26.8 million for the same period a year earlier, according to financial information released by its parent
Escalade Ends Evansville Production
Escalade Sports plans to close its last manufacturing operation in Evansville, IN, the company's headquarters, effective September 5. Speaking to the Courier Press, Gary Allan, Escalade's human resources director, said table tennis production wi
Delta Q4 Sales Jump 14,7%, Soffe Up 1.4%
Delta Apparel, Inc. reported net sales for the fourth quarter ended June 28, 2008 increased 14.7% to $105.3 million. The retail-ready segment, comprised of the Soffe and Junkfood businesses, reported a 14.6% sales increase to $49.6 million for the fourth
